The Latest in Theaters: The Times, They Are A-Changin'

With the beginning of the holiday season this weekend, Hollywood is getting a jump on the week's new releases, with most of them opening tomorrow. Thus, here's a special Tuesday edition of The Latest in Theaters:

- I'm Not There: Todd Haynes' unconventional look at music legend Bob Dylan is earning polarizing reviews; but what do you expect from a biopic that dares to cast six different actors as its subject? Among the many faces of Dylan: Richard Gere, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett, whose cross-dressing performance is not only garnering buzz of the Oscar variety, but of the lesbian icon kind as well. And, as could be expected, the soundtrack rocks.

- Enchanted: Poised to become the family hit of the season, Movie Dearest has been covering this Disney fantasy all week. Leading lady Amy Adams will be profiled in tomorrow's Women We Love, and you can also look forward to a special Enchanted-themed poll this weekend, plus my full Toon Talk review.

- August Rush: Little Freddie Highmore (Finding Neverland) is a musical prodigy hoping to reunite with his parents (Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers) with the help of Robin Williams, sporting huge sideburns and an even bigger cowboy hat. If the syrupy trailers didn't turn you off, that certainly will.

- The Mist: The last two times Frank Darabont adapted Stephen King stories to the screen, the result was two Best Picture nominees (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile). I don't think that will happen this time, although this could still prove to be a good little scare 'em up. And hunky Thomas Jane stars, so that will be a plus.

- Hitman (opening Friday): The Broken Hearts Club's Timothy Olyphant stars as a gun-for-hire in this video game-based action quickie (filming on it started a mere six months ago).

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